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Kevit Family History

Kevit Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kevin, Kievit, Levit, Keil, Kivi, Levin, Nevin, Devin, Keim, Petit

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Where is the Kevit family from?

You can see how Kevit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kevit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kevit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kevit families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kevit's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kevit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kevit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kevit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kevit. 100% of Kevit men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kevit women worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Kevit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Kevit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kevit census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Kevit. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Kevit. For the veterans among your Kevit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kevit lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Kevit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kevit in 1971 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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